MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Far-right Israeli Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir have been removed from a potential list of EU sanctions targeting Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, Western media reported on Monday, citing a senior EU official. EU nations are reported to be working on a»»»

Israel on Monday condemned the European Union's move to impose new sanctions on Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians, asserting that Jews have the right to settle in the occupied West Bank. "The European Union has chosen, in an arbitrary and political manner, to impose sanctions on I»»»

Dubai: Flight disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict are leaving many UAE travellers facing cancellations, delayed refunds, sudden itinerary changes, and difficulty reaching travel agents. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Passengers who booked through th»»»

Representatives of Progressive Bulgaria have submitted two bills to Parliament to eliminate all unfair trade practices. One proposes amendments to the Competition Protection Act, while the other concerns the Consumer Protection Act, MP Yavor Gechev of Progressive Bulgaria told a news briefing on Mo»»»

From 10 to 13 March 2026, Kraków presented its investment potential at the MIPIM International Trade Fair in Cannes, one of the world's most important events for the real estate and investment industry. This year's 36th edition attracted more than 20,000 participants from nearly 90 countries, inclu»»»

Doha: Qatar's Shura Council has reviewed the country's National Health Strategy 2024-2030 during its weekly sitting in Doha, with members highlighting the need to strengthen preventive healthcare, improve patient services and expand digital transformation across the health sector. The sitting, chai»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Monday's trading session down 32.25 points, or 0.30 percent, to settle at 10,631.25 points. A total of 158.26 million shares were traded during the session, with a total value of QAR 477.08 million through 26,312 transactions across all sectors. Sha»»»

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that there is no military solution to the situation surrounding Cuba amid threats from the United States. US President Donald Trump said the US would deal with Cuba on Sunday. CNN reported later that US military reconna»»»

RIAYDH: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan has conducted a phone call with the his Pakistani counterpart to discuss the recent mediation efforts on the Mideast war. Both sides affirmed the importance of diplomatic solutions, and stressed their support for all efforts aimed a»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 15:15 on Monday 11-05-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy ar»»»

FCC Aqualia, a leading water management company based in Europe, said it has been awarded a $320-million, contract to design, build and operate the Abu Rawash wasterwater treatment plant in Cairo, Egypt. A unit of global environment, water and infrastructure works specialist FCC, the company said t»»»

Dubai: As Eid Al Adha approaches and demand for sacrificial animals rises, Dubai Police has warned residents against fraudulent online offers promoting heavily discounted sacrificial animals. In a new awareness campaign, Dubai Police cautioned that scammers are exploiting the festive season by adve»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters intercepted an Israeli enemy army drone in the airspace of the Tyre region with a surface-to-air missile: state»»»

Members of the public visiting the Athens court complex in Ambelokipi faced long queues Monday due to new security measures introduced after an elderly gunman was able to get in and shoot up the premises last month. Visitors must now negotiate airport-style x-ray scans to enter the complex, which l»»»

Brussels, May 11 (SANA) Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met on Monday with European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica on the sidelines of the EU-Syria Partnership Forum in Brussels. The two sides discussed prospects for cooperation between Syria and »»»

Brussels, May 11 (SANA) The Council of the European Union announced on Monday the restoration of the full application of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic, ending a partial suspension that had been in place since 2011. The Council adopted»»»

London: London's Heathrow Airport announced Monday that passenger numbers dropped in April as the Middle East conflict disrupted global air travel. The airport handled 6.7 million passengers last month, down 5.3 percent from one year earlier, Heathrow said in a statement. Heathrow, Europe's busiest»»»

Dubai: A Kerala couple has gone viral after setting off on a 650-km journey on foot from Malappuram to Chennai in the hope of personally meeting newly sworn-in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay, popularly known as Thalapathy (Commander) Vijay, Indian media report»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh, has appointed Mohamed Ayyad as Assistant Minister for Promotion and Strategic Communication under Decision No. 198 of 2026, tasking him with attracting foreign investment and enhancing the country’s economic competitiveness. The »»»

VIENNA: The public broadcasters for Spain, Ireland and Slovenia said Monday they will not show the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest this week, as they boycott the TV extravaganza over Israel’s participation. The three countries, along with the Netherlands and Iceland, pulled out of this yea»»»

Saudi Arabia is moving rapidly and steadily toward building a comprehensive industrial system, surpassing ambitions of mere assembly and importation, but aiming to establish robust engineering capabilities capable of resilience and competition. This was revealed by a recent report issued by Alvarez»»»

First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev held a meeting with representatives of the world-renowned Italian brand Bvlgari. The delegation included Eleonora Rizzuto, Director of Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility, and Enrico Frizzi, »»»

DOHA: The Shura Council held its regular weekly session in the Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the council's headquarters, chaired by Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, and several ministry specialists attended the session to present the f»»»

Dubai: “Everything just feels so normal,” says Bollywood actress Chitrangada Singh as she talks about Dubai’s incredible ability to keep moving forward despite regional uncertainty. “The fact that we are sitting here and discussing a show like this today is proof of how strong and resilient this ec»»»

Doha: Qatar's Ministry of Justice has launched a new electronic system for managing internal audit operations as part of activities marking the Global Internal Audit Awareness Month. The event, organized in cooperation with the State Audit Bureau, was held under the patronage of Justice Minister an»»»

BRUSSELS - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Monday in Brussels allegations that Serbia was not receiving money from EU development funds due to a decision by the EU were sheer political manipulation unsupported by facts. Speaking to reporters after an informal meeting of EU and Western Balkan FMs, D»»»

DUBAI: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi and the secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization Arsenio Dominguez discussed current challenges facing maritime navigation in the strait of Hormuz. During a meeting in Muscat on Monday, they also reviewe»»»

JEDDAH: At just 15, Sulaf Al-Johani is the first Saudi Arabia female to participate in and win the Most Inspiring Young Leader award at the Impact CEO Awards in Dubai earlier this year, for her leadership and scientific contributions at international gatherings. She is “proud” of several projects a»»»

Qatar Airways said it will expand its operations in the Americas by launching flights to Caracas in Venezuela and Bogota in Colombia from July 22, strengthening its global route network. The airline said the move would make it the first Gulf carrier to operate flights to Venezuela and the first int»»»

A Bulgarian delegation, headed by Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov, has conferred in Helsinki with representatives of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Naydenov's Ministry said in a press release on Monday. The meeting took place ahead of the adoption of the eighth progress report on the imp»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s futuristic “Red Carpet” seamless travel service has reduced airport crossing times by more than 60 per cent, allowing eligible travellers to complete immigration procedures in just 3.4 seconds without presenting any documents, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affair»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health has issued safety guidelines to assist pilgrims in completing essential physical and medical preparations ahead of the Hajj season to protect their well-being and ensure a safe pilgrimage. In a social media post, the ministry recommended building stamina t»»»

The corruption cases around former International Criminal Court prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo show that the body has effectively become an instrument of blackmail, Lebanese political activist Hani Suleiman tells Sputnik. The court is unable to uphold justice, he adds, due to:Lack of transparent leg»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplane strikes area between Al-Sharqiyeh and Al-Nmeiriyeh in Nabatieh district: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon 11-05-202»»»

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today published the 2026 first-quarter results of its new sustainability roadmap, Impact 2030. Building on Schneider Electric’s long-standing leadership and distinctive approach to sustainability, Impact 2030 structures the Group’s ambition aro»»»

Tunis, May 11 (TAP)- Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri said, as she met Monday at the University of Nairobi with President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Odile Renaud-Basso, Tunisia is keen to take partnership...»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s licensed finance companies have risen to 74 after the central bank approved a new buy-now-pay-later firm, while the number of payment service providers in the Kingdom reached 32. The Saudi Central Bank, also known as SAMA, licensed Madark Solutions for Financing to engage in »»»

Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced today that it had regained full control of the Ras Lanuf Refinery from the Emirati LERCO JV (Libyan Emirati Refinery Company) partner Company. In its statement, the NOC said that ‘‘after more than a decade of international legal and arbitration»»»

Tunis, May 11(TAP)- Speaker of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) Brahim Bouderbala met on Monday with Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons Francis Scarpaleggia, who is on an official visit to Tunisia accompanied by a parliamentary...»»»

Representatives of Progressive Bulgaria have submitted two bills to Parliament to eliminate all unfair trade practices. One proposes amendments to the Competition Protection Act, while the other concerns the Consumer Protection Act, MP Yavor of Progressive Bulgaria told a news briefing on Monday. “»»»

The Ministry of Education and Science on Monday presented its annual St John of Rila Awards honouring school principals who have achieved high results in their work and contributed to the development of Bulgarian education. The ceremony took place at the Rila Monastery. The awards are traditionally»»»

Abu Dhabi: Cinema lovers in the UAE can look forward to the return of Cannes Film Nights at Louvre Abu Dhabi, as the museum prepares to host a five-day programme of international screenings from May 12 to May 16. Organised in collaboration with the Institut français in the United Arab Emirates, the»»»

BRUSSELS - EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said on Monday the EU had not made a formal decision on freezing Western Balkans Growth Plan funds for Serbia, and added that the candidate countries' fulfilment of criteria was constantly being checked. "What we are doing now is we are constantly ch»»»

BANGKOK: Thai police announced the largest seizure of smuggled ivory in a decade on Monday, with nine people arrested and accused of trying to sell 250 kilograms (551 pounds) of African elephant tusks via Facebook. Thailand is a major transit hub for wildlife smugglers who often sell highly prized »»»

A number of Saudi students have achieved outstanding results in a national test recognizing academic giftedness, with several securing places at top universities around the world. This year’s students from Downe House Riyadh who were recognized for their scores in the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Apt»»»

LONDON: London’s Heathrow Airport announced Monday that passenger numbers dropped in April as the Middle East war disrupted global air travel. The airport handled 6.7 million passengers last month, down 5.3 percent from one year earlier, Heathrow said in a statement. Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airp»»»

In a remarkable economic surge, Guyana achieved a stunning 43.6% growth in its GDP for 2024, propelled by a significant increase in oil production and exports. This marks the fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth for the Latin American nation, catapulting it to the region’s fifth-largest cr»»»

Gold prices declined on Monday as renewed tensions surrounding stalled negotiations between Washington and Tehran intensified inflation concerns and reinforced expectations that US interest rates could remain elevated for longer, while a firmer US dollar added further pressure on bullion markets. A»»»

RIYADH: Islamic finance is gaining momentum across Central Asia as growing engagement from Gulf investors and Islamic multilateral institutions helps accelerate the development of Shariah-compliant banking and capital markets. Governments across the region are rolling out regulatory reforms to supp»»»